Finished Winter’s Heart by Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time book 9) and started Crossroads of Twilight (book 10). Book 9 was slow at first but really picked up in the second half. So far book 10 is starting slow too, but knowing this is the last “slog” book is helping me stay motivated.

Alas, I only have android, but thanks!

Hey thanks, I appreciate that. I’m definitely far enough in that I’m not going to drop it now. I’ve just been taking a lot of breaks with other books.

I’m getting a little nervous that I just won’t be able to remember certain things that happened multiple books ago that will then become important. For example I just read a chapter that revisited a character we hadn’t seen since book 4 (I think), and I had no idea who she was until halfway through the chapter. And I feel like googling will result in spoilers.

I’ve been told book 11 is where the story picks up again. So one more slow book to go after this

I’m currently on Winter’s Heart by Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time book 9). My brain is having trouble with how long this series is. I’ve felt that I must be near the end since book 4. This book has been going extra slowly for me.

I also recently finished Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. It was amazingly well-done. Not a “fun” read for sure but gripping and thought provoking and I couldn’t put it down.

Oh interesting, good to know. I’ll plan to read them back to back when I get to them then!

How are you liking Murderbot?

I finished A Crown of Swords (wheel of time book 7) and loved it but now I’m taking a short break from the series.

Currently reading Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton. Thrillers are not generally my cup of tea, but it’s nice to read a fast paced book to break up the super long epic series.

Once that’s done, I’m going to reread To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Haven’t touched that book since middle school so I think it’s time for a revisit.

I’ve reached book 7 of The Wheel of Time (A Crown of Swords). I’ve enjoyed most of what I’ve read so far but definitely daunted by how much is still left (and having heard this is the start of the slog).

Just started The Wheel of Time book 6, Lord of Chaos. Still enjoying this series but do wish Robert Jordan was less wordy sometimes. The prologue alone in this book was 50 pages.

Finished The Fires of Heaven (Wheel of Time book 5). Put a hold on book 6 but haven’t gotten it yet.

Meanwhile I’ve been reading The Facemaker by Lindsey Fitzharris. It’s a non-fiction about the use and advances of plastic surgery in World War 1 to reconstruct soldiers’ faces. It does not hold back in describing how brutal these injuries were, making it a tough read.

I like it a lot! The books are long (sometimes maybe longer than necessary), but the author is consistently managing to capture and hold my attention. Some things are predictable but there have also been twists that I didn’t see coming. I can’t wait to see how the characters will continue to grow and how the story will unravel.

I’ve been reading Wheel of Time book 5, The Fires of Heaven. Should finish this week but the next book is checked out at the library, so not sure what I’ll read while I wait for it to become available.

That’s interesting about the creative control. I did notice the books getting better but didn’t know about the impact of publisher interference. Do you have any more info on what sort of things the publisher was pushing for? I’m scared to search for it because of the abundance of spoilers (I’m only on book 5).

Currently on The Shadow Rising (Wheel of Time book 4). Been reading it at an insane (for me) pace to hopefully finish this week. This book had a slow start but for the last few hundred pages, I’ve been absolutely hooked. Can’t wait to see where this series goes and how the characters continue to grow.

I’ve been meaning to read his work. Do you think it should be read in the order it was published or can the related series be read in any order?

Yeah historically I’ve just binged through series but I’ve never read one so long and am a bit worried about it. I plan to join a monthly book club run by my library starting next month so that will force me to break things up (and push me away from reading almost exclusively fantasy). Hopefully it helps!

I’m still on Wheel of Time book 3 (The Dragon Reborn). I’ll probably finish it this week and move on to… book 4 lol. Trying to keep my momentum up as long as I can. Helps that I’ve been really enjoying the story so far.

Just finished Wheel of Time book 2 (The Great Hunt) and about to start book 3 (The Dragon Reborn). I absolutely devoured book 2 so I’m super eager to continue.

Yeah I was originally going to leave it for later but the next book wasn’t available at the library and someone told me I should have started at the prequel so I went for it. I’m almost done with it and I have to say it’s been a really enjoyable read! Hopefully I don’t regret it later on